This issue lands during a moment that reminds us exactly why QVegas exists. On our cover, Jamie Morris brings The Golden Mean Girls to Las Vegas — a joyful collision of two beloved cultural touchstones that proves drag-driven comedy isn't just entertainment, it's an act of creative defiance. Morris has spent years turning nostalgia into something new, and his arrival at Majestic Repertory Theater with this cast is a reminder that some of the best art in this city happens far from the Strip, in intimate rooms where the laughter hits different because the audience is close enough to feel it.
Speaking of feeling it, Sherry Vine is heading to Gipsy Nightclub on March 14 with her Dirty Blonde cabaret show — 36 years of parody, punchlines, and a performer who was pioneering drag on YouTube before most of today's queens had an Instagram account. Her story is a masterclass in staying true to your craft while the world around you keeps changing the rules.
And then there's Boy George, bringing Culture Club to The Venetian for a multi-night run that promises genre-hopping energy, emotional honesty, and what he calls a "map of feelings." His conversation with us is a beautiful meditation on what it means to show up — not just as a performer, but as a person who's learned that kindness matters more than costumes.
We also turn our attention to something far less fun but no less important. A leaked recording of Governor Lombardo's remarks to supporters lays bare a re-election strategy that treats voter ID and a ballot measure targeting trans athletes not as policy, but as turnout tools. Our editorial doesn't pull punches, because when a community's existence gets reduced to a campaign tactic, silence isn't an option.
Finally, we're thrilled to spotlight Robin Slonina and her new magazine, AC⚡️LV, dedicated to the arts and culture scene that makes this city so much more than its reputation. Her mission — to take the talent off gallery walls and put it on the page — resonates deeply with what we try to do every issue.
From drag legends to political accountability to the creative pulse of this city, this issue is a snapshot of a community that refuses to sit still. Thank you for reading, for showing up, and for being part of what makes Las Vegas queer life so vibrant.